1066 Flashcards
History
What was the Feudal system??
The system of hierarchy they used in the middle ages.
When did King Edward the confessor die??
5th January 1066
What century is 1066 in??
11th (must have ‘th’)
What was the order of people in the feudal system??
King
Barons
Knights
Peasants
Who won the crown after Edward the Confessor died??
Harold Godwinson
What is a PETAL paragraph??
P = Point
E = Evidence (details)
T = This means that
A = As a result
L = Link back to question
What were the 2 battles called??
The Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
Who were the other candidates for the throne when Edward died??
Prince Edgar
Harald Hardrada
Harold Godwinson
William, Duke of Normandy
Who won the Battle of Hastings??
Duke, William of Normandy
Who won at The Battle of Stamford Bridge??
Harold Godwinson.
What is one reason the Normans won at the Battle of Hastings??
Williams good leadership skills/strategy - e.g retreat tactic
What was one of the reasons Harold Godwinson won at Stamford Bridge??
The Norwegians were caught off guard and all those camped at Stamford Bridge were killed including Tostig Godwinson and Harold Hardrada.
Who was the Battle of Hastings against??
William, Duke of Normandy and Harold Godwinson.
Who was the Battle of Stamford Bridge against??
Harold Godwinson and Harold Hardrada.
Why was an advantage of a motte and bailey castle??
They were surrounded by a ditch for added protection. This made it very hard for enemy attackers to invade.
What was the motte in the motte and bailey castle??
The motte was a high mound of earth where the keep would sit.
What was another advantage of the motte and bailey castle??
They were quick, cheap and easy to build.
What was one of the disadvantages to a motte and bailey castle??
They were made of wood so they were not as strong as stone and could easily rot, be eaten (by insects) or catch fire.
When was the Battle of Stamford Bridge??
25th September 1066
When was the Battle of Hastings??
14th October 1066
What was the bailey in the motte and bailey castle??
The courtyard which surrounded the motte to keep out unwanted enemies.
